Student Interns

Pearce Student Interns

The Pearce Center offers semester-long internships that intro- duce students to the world of professional communication. Partnering with Clemson’s Undergraduate Professional Internship and Co-op program, Pearce Center Interns work on a variety of long-term projects including writing, editing, marketing, event pro- motion, video production, and graphic design. Through these projects, interns gain valuable experience that translates directly to their future careers.

The Pearce Center Internship Program seeks to capitalize on the depth and breadth of talent at Clemson by establishing a team of students from multiple disciplines. By drawing on their respective talents, Pearce Center Interns are able to achieve collaboratively results that would not be possible working individually.

Meet our Interns

Jessica Heron

Marketing/Communication Studies

My name is Jessica Heron and I am a junior at Clemson University pursuing my Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Bachelor of Science in Marketing. I was born and raised in Irmo, South Carolina, a small town outside of Columbia. Thankfully, I grew up with the influence of many Clemson friends who introduced me to the beautiful place I now call home. Clemson has blessed me with many opportunities, both socially and academically, that I believe have heavily shaped who I am today and my preparation for my future career. Aside from being an intern in the Pearce Center, I am a member of the Calhoun Honors College, employed as a Writing Fellow for the Calhoun Honors College, and work as a Communication Studies Ambassador for the Communication Department. I currently hold the position of Formal Recruitment Chair for Alpha Delta Pi sorority and am passionately involved with the Clemson chapter of Students Helping Honduras. Becoming more involved on campus and within my departments has opened many doors for me and has allowed me to build meaningful relationships with Clemson's faculty, as well as my peers. My passion for mission work and nonprofit organizations is something that I hope to reflect in my future career. My dream job is to be head of the public relations and event planning for a hospital system, promoting health and wellness in the surrounding community and leading fundraising initiatives. When I'm not color-coding my schedule and running from class to organization meetings, I enjoy exercising, cheering on the Clemson Tigers, baking, movie nights, and road trips.

Jeff Kinnison

Computer Science/English WPS

I came to Clemson from Maryland as a junior in 2010 to study English. While finishing my degree, I discovered a love for computers and programming, and have since taken on Computer Science as my second major. In addition to these, I am an audio engineer at DCF, a church from which local organizations rent a stage to put on dances and smaller shows. In my spare time, I am starting to train for marathon running and I write; make videos, video games, web sites, and mobile apps; and play several instruments.

I was one of the inaugural Pearce Center Studio Interns and have worked on numerous projects in my time here. My largest projects have been developing a website for Upstart, a Journal of Renaissance Studies ( www.clemson.edu/upstart); writing articles for Decipher, Clemson's Creative inquiry magazine; and creating a layout for an employee manual for the international nonprofit Worldreader. In addition to these, I write up Pearce Center events, edit various documents and publications, and create tutorials for future interns.

Saahirah Goodwin

Graphic Communications

I am a Junior Graphic Communications major from Columbia, South Carolina. This is my second year working for the Pearce Center for Professional Communication. My parents have always supported my various interests, and as a result I have a bit of experience with many different subjects, such as engineering, fine arts, golf, and playing the violin. In my spare time I enjoy learning Japanese and drawing in my sketchbook. Art has always been a huge part of my life and so I enjoy doing as much design work as possible. I am looking forward to the new projects I will work on this year at the Pearce Center.

Raquel Cobb

Communication Studies

I am a junior communications studies major and writing minor from Greensboro, Georgia. In addition to my role as an intern for the Pearce Center, I am a member of Clemson's Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society, Golden Key International Honors Society, National Society of Leadership and Success, and the Public Relations Student Society of America. I am interested in all different forms of communications including writing, visual communication, social media, and special events. I enjoy collaborating with my fellow interns in producing remarkable outcomes within the Pearce Center.

Marissa Kozma

English WPS

My name is Marissa Kozma and I am a junior originally from a small town outside of Toronto, Canada, but my family currently lives in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. I am pursuing a degree in English (with a Writing & Publications focus) and a French minor at Clemson. I spend quite a bit of my time reading just about everything. I also like to write, and make people laugh, so I am looking for a career where I can do both. I plan to attend graduate school somewhere north. Outside of my wonderful classes I enjoy being outside with my friends the most. I love to run and do yoga, but am up for almost any activity. I watch way too many movies, and drink way too much coffee, and also enjoy painting. I have been named Executive Editor of Decipher Magazine for the Pearce Center, and I am also a tutor at the Clemson Writing Center and a Children's Reading Tutor at Clemson Elementary School for the America Reads Program.

Alyssa Glazener

English WPS

I am from the wonderful city of Austin, Texas and recently spent a semester studying and travelling in Europe. I enjoy swimming, dancing and being outdoors. At Clemson, I am a Writing Fellow in the Writing Center, an intern at the Pearce Center for Professional Communications and a member of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity. I am majoring in English with a concentration in Writing and Publication Studies and a minor in Public Policy

Lillian Boatwright

Communication Studies

My name is Lillian Boatwright, and I am a native of Clemson and attended Daniel High School. I am a junior and a communications major with a minor in business administration. I am a member of Anthropology club, Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, and work part time at a local coffee shop. I was named to the Dean's list freshman year and held many leadership positions in high school, including Student Council, Beta Club, and InterAct club executive council positions. I hope to strengthen my writing skills as well as learn new editing and design technologies during my time working with the Pearce Center.

Christa Chappell

Communication Studies

My name is Christa Chappell, and I am a sophomore at Clemson University. Although I am currently undeclared, I am in the process of transferring into the Communication Studies major. I am from Wilmington, Delaware, a small town about twelve hours away from Clemson. Although I am so far away from my family and friends, I have enjoyed every second of my Clemson experience, and the school truly has become my home. Aside from being an intern with the Pearce Center, I am a member of the Delta Zeta sorority, where I am currently the Community Service Chairwoman, Recruitment Round Chair, and member of the Public Relations Committee. I am also a writer for Her Campus Clemson, an online publication that focuses on topics interesting to college-aged women. Reality television is my guilty pleasure, but I also love running, cheering on the Tigers, and traveling. Although I am interested in many areas of Communication Studies, my dream job would be a mix of fashion and event planning.

Ashley Rodgers

English WPS/Marketing

My name is Ashley Rodgers and I am a Junior from the small town of Pinopolis, South Carolina. I am working towards a dual degree in English (Writing and Publication Studies) and Marketing. When I graduate, I hope to obtain a job in public relations or publishing. I am a member of Gamma Sigma Sigma, National Service Sorority on campus. In my free time, I love to read, spend time with family and friends, watch movies, and cheer on the Clemson Tigers, especially during football season. I am very excited to be an intern at the Pearce Center and cannot wait to see what this semester holds!

Sarah Rains

English WPS

My name is Sarah Jean Rains and I am a senior English major here at Clemson with a minor in Creative Writing and an emphasis in fiction. Originally from Aiken, SC, I am very passionate about anything and everything equine and take pride in my Southern heritage. I am the Vice President of the Clemson Intercollegiate Eventing Team and actively train and compete my horse AJ at the upper levels of eventing—a triathlon-like horse sport. I enjoy being outside and especially spending time at the lake skiing, swimming, fishing and boating. I have no problems being muddy and without makeup. Being from an extremely musical family, I also enjoy attending concerts and exploring new music. I plan on pursuing an MFA and would love to eventually become a college professor of contemporary fiction while simultaneously coaching the college's Eventing Team.

Amelia Marlowe

Communication Studies

My name is Amelia Marlowe, and I was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. I joined the Clemson family last fall when I transferred here from University of Maryland, College Park, and I couldn't be happier with my decision. I am currently a junior undeclared major in the process of applying into the College of Communications this fall, with an emphasis in Public Relations; I am hoping to work within the PR field or realm of advertising after I graduate. Outside of my academic courses, I actively participate in Clemson's SHH chapter, or Students Helping Honduras, as the donations chair, responsible for bringing down school supplies to the Honduran children enrolled in the newly built schools. In addition to SHH, I am an active member of Kappa Delta sorority and Clemson Student Government's Transfer Council. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, traveling abroad, vacationing at the beach over the summer, and, of course, attending Clemson football games.